Lumbar epidural steroid injection in California: what it costs

Medicare's 2026 price for lumbar epidural steroid injection in California is $292–$369 at office or clinic; $561–$633 at surgery center; $998–$1,142 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

At office or clinic, from $292. Hospital outpatient runs up to $1,142 for the same service.

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